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Change

Life has been in full blown transition for me of late and things continue to change at a rapid pace (all for the good I might add) as I move forward in my life. Writing for the last three weeks has been very limited for me as a result and so when it came time to address this prompt there was only one subject I could turn to really.

Change.

Here are two of my favorite poets talking about this very subject.

For a New Beginning

In out-of-the-way places of the heart,Where your thoughts never think to wander,This beginning has been quietly forming,Waiting until you were ready to emerge.

For a long time it has watched your desire,Feeling the emptiness growing inside you,Noticing how you willed yourself on,Still unable to leave what you had outgrown.

It watched you play with the seduction of safetyAnd the gray promises that sameness whispered,Heard the waves of turmoil rise and relent,Wondered would you always live like this.

Then the delight, when your courage kindled,And out you stepped onto new ground,Your eyes young again with energy and dream,A path of plenitude opening before you.

Though your destination is not yet clearYou can trust the promise of this opening;Unfurl yourself into the grace of beginningThat is at one with your life’s desire.

Awaken your spirit to adventure;Hold nothing back, learn to find ease in risk;Soon you will be home in a new rhythm,For your soul senses the world that awaits you.

John O’Donohue

THE WAY IT IS

There’s a thread you follow. It goes amongthings that change. But it doesn’t change.People wonder about what you are pursuing.You have to explain about the thread.But it is hard for others to see.While you hold it you can’t get lost.Tragedies happen; people get hurtor die; and you suffer and get old.Nothing you do can stop time’s unfolding.You don’t ever let go of the thread.

~ William Stafford

So the task ahead of you this evening is very simple. Write a poem about change and link up below.

Please drop in on the other poets and leave a comment or two. Everyone loves a visit.

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77 thoughts on “Change”

Good evening my fellow poets. Tis a chilly night here in Scotland and so the only way to bring warmth is with fine poetry and good whisky. A range of fine single malts available at the bar with hot fruit punch for those of a fairer disposition. Looking forward to your takes on change.

Hi Paul! It’s chilly down here too but my husband David will be up near Aberdeen tomorrow. He’s staying for a couple of days and I’ve made him pack some warm clothes. Some punch would be nice but I’m still on antibiotics, so a hot chocolate will do for now. 🙂 My poem is short and sweet today as I’ve been busy catching up. But I’m looking forward to some reading and commenting.

Good evening all and thank you for hosting this lovely prompt tonight Paul and sharing these two beautiful poems and the wonderful song by Blind Melon I had not heard before! It is very cold here too and I would love a Laphraoig if you still have some! I have linked a haibun I posted earlier today and will swing by in a moment to read :o)

Hello All! Happy Tuesday! Thank you Paul for hosting this prompt. Yesterday I asked what are your plans for Haibun Monday…and posted quite a few changes in my life. Excellent – mujo….Japanese for change

Happy Tuesday everyone! I’d like some mulled wine when you’ve the time, Paul. Thanks for hosting and the wonderful prompt. I did a double-duty post and wrote a habun for Toni that is about change as well as being a Samurai of words 🙂
Will get to reading as usual in the early AM wtih a steaming cup of coffee…mulled wine now will make me comfy on this cold Boston night.

DJ Scribbles! What a great prompt. It’s hooked me too but you may have said it best: In out-of-the-way places of the heart, Where your thoughts never think to wander, This beginning has been quietly forming, Waiting until you were ready to emerge.- I feel I’ve been ready but there may be a few more miles ahead. Poetry helps make the trip bearable. ✌🏾